How Do You Use An Electric Jackhammer?
If you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to break through a thick slab of concrete, you are going to need more than a pickaxe or a sledgehammer and chisel to do the job. Technology has blessed us with the jackhammer, a piece of heavy equipment that uses air pressure to drive a pile driver into a drill bit to break up dense, hard material. This equipment is difficult to handle and requires an expert touch to control. Put on your work boots, gloves, ear muffs or plugs, goggles and mask. The boots do not absolutely have to be steel-toed, but this will definitely help with first-timers. The mask is necessary only if dust is likely to be stirred up. Fit the jackhammer with the desired bit according to manufacturer’s directions. Plug it into a 15-amp outlet (such as a regular outlet at home). Pick an area to start. Edges are the easiest places to start, then work backward from that point. Place your feet shoulder-width apart and place the jackhammer about 6 inches in front of
